Update: Mike Lowell has left knee contusion

AP file photoBoston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell left Friday's game with a first-inning injury.

Mike Lowell's comeback from injuries took a downturn Friday, when the Red Sox veteran left the game against Toronto after fouling a ball off his knee in the first inning of a spring training game at Fort Myers.

The Red Sox announced Mike Lowell had a left knee contusion. There was no further word on his status.

Following offseason thumb surgery, Lowell was batting for only the 11th time this season. He was in obvious pain after the episode, and needed assistance as he came off.

His replacement, minor leaguer Jorge Jimenez, was hit by a pitch from Brett Cecil as he finished Lowell's at-bat.